Floating School Admin

Guidepost Montessori • Richardson, TX

3d • $24 - $28

About The Position

Guidepost Montessori is seeking an experienced educational leader to serve as a Floating School Admin Independent Contractor. The role provides flexible leadership support at campuses across a region, covering maternity leaves, staffing gaps, school transitions, and other temporary leadership needs. The Floating School Admin partners with an experienced Head of School and helps ensure a positive experience for children, families, and staff without carrying sole responsibility for a campus.

This is a hands-on position for a leader who enjoys solving problems, supporting teachers, connecting with families, and bringing calm, experienced judgment to a busy school environment. The role includes supporting daily campus operations, admissions and enrollment, staff culture, family engagement, and administrative needs.

Guidepost Montessori operates more than 60 schools across the United States and aims to expand access to authentic Montessori education, building schools where children, families, and educators can flourish. The position pays $24–$28 per hour. Guidepost Global Education and Guidepost Montessori are committed to equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants with disabilities or special needs when requested.

Requirements

• Previous leadership experience in an early childhood education or school setting.
• Experience as a School Director, Assistant Director, Principal, Program Director, or in a similar leadership role.
• Ability to lead confidently with minimal direction.
• Strong organizational and operational management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience supporting admissions, enrollment, or customer service.
• Comfort using technology, CRM systems, and administrative software.
• A collaborative leadership style and solutions-focused mindset.
• Passion for supporting children, educators, and families.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading a preschool, Montessori, childcare, or private school.
• Familiarity with Montessori education.
• Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms.
• Knowledge of billing or school management software.
• Strong local community connections or experience supporting community outreach initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Heads of School to oversee daily campus operations and provide coverage for maternity leave or other staffing needs across the region.
• Build relationships with current and prospective families and guide them through school tours and the admissions process.
• Manage inquiries and follow up with prospective families in the CRM to support enrollment growth.
• Foster a positive, collaborative staff culture through coaching and day-to-day support.
• Resolve parent concerns with professionalism, empathy, and sound judgment.
• Coordinate community events and outreach to strengthen family engagement.
• Oversee operational needs, including vendor scheduling, supply orders, billing support, and general campus organization.

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact without carrying sole responsibility for a campus.
• Collaborative leadership partnership with an experienced Head of School.
• Competitive pay of $24–$28 per hour.
• Opportunity to support a mission-driven organization dedicated to transforming education.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed